This employee will under the direction of a PhD Investigator, and Post-Doctoral Researcher, conduct experimental research sessions for residential/non-residential pharmacological research protocols and perform certain data handling functions required by a research protocol.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparation of session room and equipment, compiling necessary forms, and providing professional explanations of such matters as orientation procedures, payment procedures, practice sessions, running of sessions, patient evaluations, and transportation of subjects (if needed).

Conducts interviews with potential volunteers to ascertain drug histories, medical information, and witnessing of consent procedures. Schedules subjects by producing a calendar for the subject’s interview, training and session days which will confirm the availability of the necessary test area facilities, and coordination of any additional protocol personnel.

Involves running research protocol sessions with human volunteers, collecting physiological and behavioral data on Macintosh computers. Data collection tasks may include collection of urine and saliva samples, administration of self-reports, independent observation of subject’s condition, monitoring of physiological measures, collection and measurement of pupil photographs, maintenance of all session equipment, and interaction with medical personnel as needed.

Responsible for maintaining a current and backup copies of research data and ensuring the security and confidentiality of the data.

Provide graphic representations of research data according to the needs of the investigator.

Serve as back-up for research protocols (other than primary assignment) as needed.

This position is specifically for an evening shift from approximately 3:30pm to 12am.

Minimum qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED; 2 years related experience.

Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

JHU Equivalency Formula:

30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health or related field

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Some related experience in an experimental research setting is preferred. Should have good interpersonal and communication skills in order to carry out protocols with human volunteers of diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds. Excellent organizational skills required. Experience with organization and verification of data sets preferred. Must be able to make decisions and act independently while keeping investigator informed.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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